Feb 06, 2019

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Preliminary Report of Routine use of CA-125 and HE-4 in 26 Consecutive Patients Operated in a National Cancer Center

Abstract: Background: The role of serological tumour markers for early diagnosis of ovarian cancer is still debated. Actually, Carbohydratic Antigen 125 (CA 125), is widely used in primary diagnosis of cancer but it has a particular role in...


Feb 05, 2019

Annals of Materials Science & Engineering

Use of Nanomaterials for Marine Bioremediation: A Perspective

Abstract: One of the most challenging task of the 21st Century is to develop new eco-friendly, sustainable and economically-sound technologies to clean up the environment from contaminants. In the last years, different physical, chemical and biological technologies have specifically focused on actions to protect and restore marine...


Feb 04, 2019

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Secrets of a Heart Laid Bare

Abstract: A 48-year-old man presented at the emergency department because of a progressive ulcer (Image A) on the medial left thigh, which appeared two months ago. He mentioned weight loss (twenty kilograms over 6 months), fever and night sweats for the past three months...


Feb 04, 2019

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology

Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy: a Rare Cause of Hip Avascular Necrosis: a Case Report

Abstract: Pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP) is a rare genetic disease that is characterized by a clinical picture of hypoparathyroidism, but with a high level of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) due to its resistance...


Feb 04, 2019

Austin Journal of Clinical Neurology

Transfer Myelitis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pathophysiology: Clinical Features, Prognosis and Approach

Abstract: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) may influence the nervous system at multiple levels, among which SLE-associated myelitis is an infrequent but potentially sever complication affecting around 1% of SLE population...


Feb 04, 2019

Austin Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ferrous Sulphate in Comparison to Lactoferrin in Managing Anemia in Gestation

Abstract: Aim: The aim was to compare the effictiveness of ferrous sulphate to lactoferrin in managing anemia with gestation...


Feb 01, 2019

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Diagnostic Performance of Baseline 18F-Fluoro-Deoxy-Glucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in Patients with Clinico-Radiological Suspicion of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma

Abstract: Background: Morphological features of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL) have considerable overlap with other common intra-cranial lesions such as high-grade glioma, brain metastasis, and infection/inflammation...


Feb 01, 2019

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Circulating Microrna as Diagnostic Biomarkers for Haematological Cancers: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract: Objectives: Recent studies have validated microRNAs (miRNAs) as a diagnostic biomarker for haematological cancers. The aim of this study was to estimate the overall diagnostic accuracy of circulating miRNAs in haematological cancers...


Feb 01, 2019

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Dosimetric Comparison and Late Clinical Toxicity of Rectum and Bladder in Cervical Cancer Patients Treated with IMRT and 3D-CRT: Retrospective Studies in Chinese Women

Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the late clinical toxicity of cervical cancer patients treated with IMRT compared to 3D-CRT. Dosimetrically compare the CTV plans of 3D-CRT to CTV plans of IMRT and PTV plans of 3D-CRT to the PTV plan...


Feb 01, 2019

Austin Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia

Persistent Central Neuropathic Pain Caused by Intramedullary Hemorrhage from Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract: We describe a patient with persistent central neuropathic pain caused by intramedullary hemorrhage from spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF). A 34-year-old woman suffered from sudden severe electric-like pain and...